Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826146740 ISBN 13: 9780826146748

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2024

Synopsis

Helps readers to grasp the language and process of research with ease

With updated content and new references throughout, the fourth edition of this quick-access resource delivers key information on the foundations of evidence-based practice (EBP) and fundamental nursing research concepts. Readers of the new edition will benefit from information on the newest trends in EBP, new case studies demonstrating how evidence can be translated into practice, expanded coverage of EBP models, and end-of-chapter study questions with rationales to promote learning.

Written for students of EBP and practicing nurses who wish to integrate research-based theory into their daily practice, this resource outlines different types of research in easy-to-understand language with the goal of applying EBP into daily practice.

New to the Fourth Edition:

• Updated throughout with new information and references
• Includes case studies demonstrating how evidence can be translated into practice
• Provides expanded coverage of EBP models
• Offers study questions with rationales at the end of each chapter

Key Features:

• Describes step by step how EBP can be implemented to improve patient care
• Written in abbreviated "Fast Facts" style with brief, bulleted information
• Includes examples of how hospitals and healthcare providers are integrating EBP into their practice
• Advises students on developing and completing EBP projects

About this title

About the Author

MARYANN GODSHALL, PHD, CCRN, CPN, CNE, is an associate clinical Professor at Drexel University. At Drexel University, Dr. Godshall teaches adult critical care, pediatrics, pharmacology, and research. She has previously taught health and physical assessment, nursing concepts, evidence-based practice, and senior seminar. In addition, her responsibilities include syllabus development, management of course structure, administration of all grades, and facilitation of simulation experience. She previously taught at DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, Northampton Community College, and Lehigh County Community College. Dr. Godshall's clinical experience includes the PICU Lehigh Valley Health Network, the PICU Education Specialist at St. Luke's University Network, Good Shepherd Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital, Inpatient pediatrics, pediatric home care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and medical–surgical telemetry. Dr. Godshall is certified in critical care (CCRN), pediatrics (CPN), and nursing education (CNE).

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826146740
• ISBN 13: 9780826146748
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 220
• Editor: Godshall PhD CNE CCRN CPN Maryann